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Claim Information Resolution Form

December 21, 2021
Form used to resolve data discrepancy issues.
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Witness Presence Statement

December 9, 2021
The Witness Presence Statement should be used as the template for all affidavits. 
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Email - Important Update Regarding NYCERS Documentation for Deceased Individuals

December 6, 2021

Email - Important Update Regarding NYCERS Documentation for Deceased Individuals - December 6, 2021

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Email - Important Update Regarding Submitting Exhibit A – Authorization for Release of Medical Records

November 16, 2021

Email - Important Update Regarding Submitting Exhibit A – Authorization for Release of Medical Records - November 16, 2021

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Email - VCF Correspondence and Appeal Deadlines and Other Website Updates

October 1, 2021

Email - VCF Correspondence and Appeal Deadlines and Other Website Updates - October 1, 2021

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Email - Important Updates VCF Outgoing Correspondence and Appeal Deadlines

September 16, 2021

Email - Important Updates VCF Outgoing Correspondence and Appeal Deadlines - September 16, 2021

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Email - VCF Releases Special Report to Commemorate 20th Anniversary of 9-11

September 7, 2021

Email - VCF Releases Special Report to Commemorate 20th Anniversary of 9-11 - September 07, 2021

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Document Checklist - Personal Injury

September 3, 2021
Updated Document Checklist for Personal Injury claims.
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Document Checklist - Deceased Claim

September 3, 2021
Updated Document Checklist for Deceased claims.
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Instructions for VCF Payments to Law Firm Accounts

September 3, 2021
Instructions for firms who have an agreement with the claimants they represent that VCF payments will be made directly to a law firm bank account.
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Email - New VCF Client Authorization Form for Payments Made to Law Firm Accounts and August Monthly Statistics Report

September 3, 2021

Email - New VCF Client Authorization Form for Payments Made to Law Firm Accounts and August Monthly Statistics Report - September 03, 2021

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Client Authorization Form

September 2, 2021
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Victim Presence Statement

August 27, 2021
The Victim Presence Statement allows a victim to provide additional details regarding their presence. 
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Email - Important Update Changes Related to Missing Information Requests

August 23, 2021

Email - Important Update Changes Related to Missing Information Requests - August 23, 2021

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Change of Attorney

August 6, 2021
Change log: Updated form includes new language authorizing the VCF to communicate directly with a claimant’s new attorney.
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Email - Updated Change of Attorney Form and VCF Website Update

August 6, 2021

Email - Updated Change of Attorney Form and VCF Website Update - August 06, 2021

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Email - Important Updates Regarding VCF Correspondence and Appeal Deadlines

August 3, 2021

Email - Important Updates Regarding VCF Correspondence and Appeal Deadlines - August 3, 2021

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VCF Overview

July 30, 2021

A presentation for individuals who are filing a claim with the VCF, or those who are interested in how the VCF operates. 

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July 30, 2021: Changes made to reflect updated information regarding registration deadlines.

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VCF Info Sheet

July 30, 2021

Change Log:

July 30, 2021: Changes made to reflect updated information regarding registration deadlines.

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VCF Información General

July 30, 2021
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Podstawowe Informacje o Funduszu VCF

July 30, 2021
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VCF 一般信息

July 30, 2021
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Just the Facts

July 30, 2021
Just the Facts clarifies some common misconceptions about the VCF on a range of topics including who is eligible, how awards are determined, information on VCF registration deadlines, presence documentation, and how to register and file claims.
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FAQ Updates July 30, 2021

July 30, 2021
Noteworthy updates were made to Frequently Asked Questions - Section 2: Registration and Other Deadlines.
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Updated: Policies and Procedures - July 30, 2021

July 30, 2021

The following updates to VCF’s Policies and Procedures were posted today: